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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Weird Recipe Wednesday: Savory Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Pecan Pie

Weird Recipe Wednesday: Because some recipes are so weird I just HAVE to try them. My curiosity always gets the better of me.

Knowing how much I like to experiment, my brother gave me this super neat pie pan that's split down the middle, allowing me to test two recipes at once.

With a twinkle in his eye he encouraged me to practice my pie making skills while he's home on Thanksgiving break. Knowing I had a willing taste tester, I set out to make two of the pies on my ever growing 'recipes to try' list.

First up was a savory pumpkin pie. Caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar, Greek yogurt, pumpkin and smoked paprika went into the filling along with a few other ingredients.

The verdict? It was definitely.... weird....if you know what I mean. Perhaps if I thought of it more like a quiche instead of a pie. Not for me, thanks.

On the other side was a creamy chocolate pecan pie. Better than the other side but not a huge hit either.

The lesson learned here? If you encourage someone to practice their pie-making skills, you may want to specify your filling of choice.

Seeing as I can always use practice, I asked a trusted friend for her pie crust recipe. Rather than trying another weird one from my list, I asked my brother what kind of filling he'd prefer. I guess if you're making pie for someone you should make what they want to eat, not just what you want to play with. I had to play a little though, this time with the crust. I decided to turn the scraps into leaves for a change of pace. Not bad for a first attempt. A certain someone is still hinting that practice makes perfect, so send your favorite pie crust recipe my way. You'd better include your favorite fail-proof filling. It will make a few people extra thankful.

Food for Thought: "The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out." -Proverbs 20:5

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I'm just another 20-something trying to figure out what to do with my life. I've always loved trying out new recipes and playing in the kitchen. You should also know I'm usually wearing something blue. The recipes and ideas on this blog may or may not be tried and true, but they have been tried in blue.